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CU52 EXA

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

133,104 mi
Last recorded133,104 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 EXA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 133,104 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on edge

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside rear tyre low

White smoke emitted from exhaust but not enough to obscure other road users view

Fail 12 Nov 2018 133,101 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Blocked? (3.5 (a))

Both rear tyres wearing on edge

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside rear tyre low

White smoke emitted from exhaust but not enough to obscure other road users view

Pass 10 Nov 2017 123,319 miles

Exhaust emits a high level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 116,784 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 109,362 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 109,358 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened locking device nut (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 101,961 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 96,615 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 98,773 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 98,773 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 83,421 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Nov 2011 83,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Nov 2010 76,373 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight play on nearside steering

Small split on nearside outer drive shaft gaiter

Pass 3 Nov 2010 76,373 miles

Slight play on nearside steering

Small split on nearside outer drive shaft gaiter

Pass 12 Nov 2009 68,002 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 65,511 miles

Centre stop light not working

Coolant leak

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear number plate deterioated

Steering rack movement on lower column/bulkhead

Pass 24 Sep 2007 61,303 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 54,539 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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CU52 EXA is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2002 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 61,315 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CU52 EXA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 24 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CU52 EXA registered?

CU52 EXA is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 September 2002.

Is CU52 EXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU52 EXA shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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